Ryan Colburn, MacGyver of the vet world
Ryan Colburn is the only full-time veterinarian at the John Ball Zoo, and the man behind the scenes who makes sure that some 1,500 animals are physically fit for your viewing pleasure...
‘Bring your best every day’
Katie Bredeweg, a second-grade teacher at Stoney Creek Elementary, talks about her experiences in the classroom and the lasting impact that a teacher can have...
She’s come so far
Farhiya realized her self-created predicament was sad, but she also knew she could get herself out of it...
Teacher pleaser, shoe tier, lifelong learner
Tiffany Jackson is the new Stoney Creek Elementary School principal. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet the Principal...
Seismic lessons from this rock star teacher
GRCC Geology Professor and volcanologist Tari Mattox brings her first-hand knowledge of eruptions, rocks and much more into class...
‘The Mary Poppins of the library’
Mom Laura Gearhart works her magic at Countryside Elementary, rapidly shelving books and completing countless tasks...
Right place, right time for new district chief
The greatest lesson that Dedrick Martin will apply to his new position as Caledonia superintendent came from students during his teaching days, he said...
‘Education is in my blood’
Besides decades of working in area public schools, David Washburn grew up in a family of educators, including his father, former Forest Hills Superintendent Michael Washburn...
Former teachers now elementary leaders for GRPS
Thomas A. Standifer II is the new principal of Mulick Park Elementary School and Julie Fogg Reyers is the new Ridgemoor Park Montessori principal. SNN gets to know them in this edition of Meet Your Principal...
Family man with a mega-resume settles in as principal
Brian Balding is the new Cedar Springs Middle School principal. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet the Principal...
Champion for children, up-and-comer in Gaga ball
Cheryl Corpus is the new Gladiola Elementary School principal. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet Your Principal...
New Sparta superintendent: ‘Put me in, coach, I am ready to play’
The first question Pete Bush was asked by the student panel during the superintendent interview process was how he would decide on closing school for snow days. That, he said, is an important question, because it deals with school safety...
Michigan art teacher of year makes all subjects ‘artful’
Art teacher Adrienne DeMilner brings art into all subjects and areas at East Kentwood Freshman Campus and out into the community. She was recently awarded 2018 Michigan Art Educator of the Year and Secondary Art Teacher of the Year by the Michigan Art Education Association...
Baseball, high school, happiness
Amy Pallo is the new Eastern High School principal. SNN gets to know her in this edition of Meet the Principal...
Former rule-breaker, current relationship-builder
Bradley Tarrance is the new principal at Godwin Heights Middle School. SNN gets to know him in this edition of Meet Your Principal...
Back to the classroom, except it’s all the classrooms
Attorney and financial analyst by license, educator by choice, Thornapple Kellogg’s new superintendent Rob Blitchok is ready to introduce himself to the community...
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